Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Some great chats with residents in #Heavitree yesterday morning with my team. Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk - I’m out most weekends knocking on doors to hear what people think across #Exeter. 031
Reposted by Steve Race MPLabour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026"Setting the target in this seventh climate budget is the goal, but the means by which we meet that target is the standard we will be judged on by future generations." 🗣️ @steveracemp.bsky.social 142
Reposted by Steve Race MPLabour Movement for Europe @labour4europe.bsky.social · 19/05/2026“In our unstable world with uncertain partners, our stability, prosperity and security rely on meaningful partnerships with like-minded nations” @steveracemp.bsky.social explains why cooperation with our closest trading partner is the best way to grow our economy. 172
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 05/05/2026There are some real dodgy bar charts going around in the fake newspapers in #Exeter at the moment. If you want to fight for a kinder, fairer Exeter - take a look at the actual real statistics, based on real elections that real people voted in, here in Exeter: 450
Reposted by Steve Race MPLabour Movement for Europe @labour4europe.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Close co-operation between the UK and EU benefits all of us, culturally and economically. Watch MPs @yuanfenyang.bsky.social, @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social, @steveracemp.bsky.social, Johanna Baxter and @rachelblakemp.bsky.social make the case ahead of the UK-EU summit later this year. 1164
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026The Government is investing £237 million in new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) 🩺 As part of that investment, Exeter’s Nightingale Hospital CDC will be expanded Read more about it on DevonLive here: www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n... 092
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026£200,000 funding boost for libraries in Devon from this Labour Government’s Libraries Improvement Fund 📚 This will allow for upgrades to library buildings as well as investment in new tech, making local services easier to access 073
Reposted by Steve Race MPLabour Movement for Europe @labour4europe.bsky.social · 24/03/2026“Short-term national interest should not trump long-term security and defence needs.” @steveracemp.bsky.social sets out the argument for closer UK-EU defence frameworks in combatting current geopolitical challenges at the UK-EU PPA in Brussels last week. 052
Reposted by Steve Race MPUnited Against Malnutrition & Hunger @unitedamh.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Nutrition “is the foundation everything else rests on, good health, strong economies and resilient communities,” as Chris Elmore said at last night’s @APPG and ICAN reception. Huge thanks also to David Mundell and @steveracemp.bsky.social for speaking, and for everyone who came along. 021
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026📣£20 MILLION FOR EXETER 📣 Exeter has been awarded a £20 million investment through our flagship Pride in Place programme. The money will be focused on the area around Whipton, to be spent on what matters most to local people – that means you get to decide how it’s spent! 132
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026📣£20 MILLION FOR EXETER 📣 Exeter has been awarded a £20 million investment through our flagship Pride in Place programme. The money will be focused on the area around Whipton and east Heavitree, to be spent on what matters most to local people – that means you get to decide how it’s spent! 051
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026And today I talked about this programme in the EU parliament, as part of my work on the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly! Great to meet you all and thanks for having me 032
Reposted by Steve Race MPBen Bradshaw @benbradshaw.bsky.social · 01/03/2026“After 15 years of almost unending bad economic news, there are signs that the pall of despond hanging over the British economy may be about to lift.”observer.co.ukRachel Reeves should have a spring in her step as shoots ...Britain’s economy is on the turn and the fiscal situation improving. If the chancellor’s got any sense, she’ll shout that from the rooftops 071
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026We’ve a lot more we need to do to fix the SEND crisis in Devon, but the government has written off 90% of the national £5bn debt that the Tory government left behind. For Devon that means £180m written off - allowing the Council certainty to move forward. www.exetertoday.co.uk/news/local-n...exetertoday.co.ukHuge boost for Exeter families as Government writes off most of Devon’s £200m SEND debtExeter MP Steve Race welcomes decision to fund 90 per cent of historic SEND deficit, easing pressure on Devon County Council services. 061
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Out on the doorstep supporting our candidate Angeliki in Gorton & Denton today. People are very keen that we are focused on delivery for them and their families - on jobs, educations, transport, immigration and the NHS. That’s what the PM is delivering for the country. 1125
Reposted by Steve Race MPBournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Despite the rainy forecast, our ‘Explore the Orchestra’ concerts made a splash in Devon last week, when almost 2,300 pupils and teachers flooded in from across the county to take part in the events at @exeter.ac.uk Catch the full story 🡺 bsolive.com/news/despite... 📸Andy Casey 122
Reposted by Steve Race MPAPPG for Dentistry and Oral Health @dentistryappg.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Thanks to Minister for Care @skinnock.bsky.social and Chief Dental Officer for England Jason Wong for attending our Q&A session on NHS #dentistry in Parliament today. The packed room shows the strength of feeling in Parliament on this crucial issue. 1129
Reposted by Steve Race MPARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 16/01/2026It was a delight to welcome @steveracemp.bsky.social to Inspired Villages Millbrook Village to meet residents and learn more about #integratedretirementcommunities. A special thanks to Gavin Hogg for facilitating the visit! 121
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 15/01/2026📉 NHS waiting lists in #Exeter and nationwide - down 📈 Ambulance response times - up There’s much much more to do to turn our #NHS around but thanks to investment, reform, and the hard work and dedication of staff, we’re making sure it will be back on its feet and fit for the future. 0152
Reposted by Steve Race MPJake Richards MP @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social · 15/01/2026The news today? Reform = backwater for Tories who failed over 14 years. 🥸 Tories = weak and divided by more psychodrama. 🤪 Labour government = waiting lists in our NHS drastically reduced and economic growth up. 🌹 @SkyNews 👇 74320
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Out in the chilly sunshine today talking to #Exeter residents in Duryard & St James about wheelie bins and potholes, to the cost of living, NHS waiting lists, and climate change. There’s a huge amount of work going on to turn our country around - in 2026, we’ll feel it. 0101
Reposted by Steve Race MPJake Richards MP @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social · 29/12/2025The Tories’ Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson, is representing Roman Abramovich in a legal case that is delaying the transfer of £2.5bn of assets to benefit the people of Ukraine. I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇 314270
Reposted by Steve Race MPBen Bradshaw @benbradshaw.bsky.social · 26/10/2025The great Michael Barclay gets the best out of Keir Starmer. Human, revealing & moving, with important & encouraging content on reviving music in schools & easing post #Brexit cultural touring restrictions.bbc.co.ukPrivate Passions - The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer - BBC SoundsMichael Berkeley’s guest is the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. 182
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 25/10/2025I’ve joined with civic and faith leaders from across #Exeter to reaffirm our aspirations for our city - where everyone lives in peace, free from intimidation and discrimination, and where we continue to prosper by working together. Unity over division, hope over fear. 0234
Reposted by Steve Race MPBridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2025I’m a campaigner - and I’ll be a campaigning Deputy Leader. This last week I’ve visited every region & nation in Britain - telling Labour’s story. We need to unite, bring change, and defeat Reform to win again. 22611
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Thanks to m’learned friend @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social for drafting and coordinating this letter to the #EHRC on their response to the Supreme Court ruling, which I have co-signed along with other colleagues. Read it here 👇🏼 0122
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Today I am taking part in the Committee Stage of the Bus Services Bill, which brings back lots of the ability to run bus services that were removed by the Thatcher government’s privatisation. Looking forward to speaking on it, informed by #Exeter residents, this afternoon. 082
Reposted by Steve Race MPAntonia Bance MP @antoniabance.bsky.social · 01/07/2025So pleased to hear that - as promised in our manifesto - this Labour government will review maternity, paternity and parental leave. Every mum and dad I know wants to spend more time with their kids. Current entitlements are out of step with modern families. We’ll fix them 5346
Reposted by Steve Race MPUniversity of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 30/06/2025A major gathering of researchers, policymakers and business leaders is under way at the @exeter.ac.uk. The Exeter Climate Forum aims to inspire bold action to tackle the climate emergency and is hosted by the University and the @metoffice.gov.uk. news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/...news.exeter.ac.ukMajor climate gathering under way in ExeterA major gathering of researchers, policymakers and business leaders is under way at the University of Exeter. Hosted by the University and the Met Office, Exeter Climate Forum includes the latest scie... 0145
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 30/06/2025I’ve written for @politicshome.bsky.social about how to meet our #climate and biodiversity commitments, we will need to ensure that new businesses and new ideas can be brought to market. Let’s cut the red tape and unleash our entrepreneurs, including in #Exeter www.politicshome.com/members/arti... 010
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Proud to be a co-signatory on this amendment, which was in Labour’s manifesto - to make hate crimes against people due their sexual orientation, transgender identity, or a disability, an aggravated offence. Fully support @racheltaylormp.bsky.social on this. 031
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Delighted to welcome local business leader Luke Savage, who built Tribol Braking, to Parliament to give evidence to the @CommonsSITC committee. #Exeter is home to many innovative businesses - I’m very keen to showcase and celebrate that! www.exetertoday.co.uk/news/exeter-...exetertoday.co.ukExeter MP brings local innovation to ParliamentTribol Braking showcases ultra-light, low-carbon brake pads to Parliament as part of regional innovation inquiry 120
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Great to see @universityofexeter.bsky.social’s work with Next Steps SW, supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds access HE highlighted by the @russellgroup.bsky.social. This government is committed to break down barriers to opportunity. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...russellgroup.ac.ukBuilding opportunity for all | Russell GroupTackling educational inequality and improving life chances for learners across the UK 031
Reposted by Steve Race MPExeter City Council @exetercouncil.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Around 160 pupils recently took part in the Schools Festival of Rugby at Sandy Park ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in Exeter. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-pupil... 032
Reposted by Steve Race MPOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 07/06/2025This is excellent news. 611112339
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Yesterday I spent time with St Petrock’s, @hepctrust.bsky.social, and the RD&E to discuss the work they do to identify street-attached people living with HepC and other blood-borne diseases, and help get them vital treatment. Thanks to Felix who took my bloods! 030
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Had a fantastic time hearing about this programme - I think there’s lots we can do with it. Watch this space. 051
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Keir Starmer sets it out to Labour members this evening - the reason we’re in government is days like today. Expanding #FreeSchoolMeals helps 500k children, lifts 100k out of poverty, and saves families £500 a year per child. Labour governments always make a positive difference. 2103
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Whatever one’s view of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (the assisted dying bill), the parliamentary process has been thorough and we will rightly spend significant time debating the issue. Thanks to Leader of the House Lucy Powell MPfor answering my question. 063
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 05/06/2025No child can learn if they’re hungry. Delighted we’re expanding free school meals to 500,000 new schoolchildren. Also great to catch up with Devon County Council yesterday to discuss their new plan to auto-enroll all eligible children into FSMs - something I asked them to do in January. 040
Reposted by Steve Race MPBridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals. Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life. 3738195
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 31/05/2025The Pharmacy APPG, which I chair, held the last of our “Future of Community Pharmacy” evidence sessions recently. We heard about what could work better, and what more #communitypharmacy can do for patients in the future. Thanks to everyone who took part - report coming soon! 240
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Two big funding announcements for #Exeter today 🎉 📚 Two primary schools - #Newtown & St Gabriel’s in #Exwick - successful in their bid for funds to fix up their buildings 🏥 £5.7m for our hospital trust & mental health trust to address critical infrastructure & safety risks in their buildings 080
Reposted by Steve Race MPExeter City Council @exetercouncil.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Exeter Respect Festival – the city’s annual celebration of diversity – is just around the corner! Now in its 29th year, this year’s Respect Festival takes place in Belmont Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, with music, dance, food and so much more. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-respe... 043
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025I asked the second church estates commissioner @marshadecordova.bsky.social MP (the @churchofengland.org representative in the Commons) about the long delayed introduction of stand-alone services of blessing for same-sex couples in #Exeter and beyond. 231
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Yesterday Science Minister Patrick Vallance visited #Exeter to announce £20m of investment into a new research hub - MetaHUB - at @UniofExeter focused on cutting-edge metamaterials. Another demonstration that Exeter is at the forefront of innovation! news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... 163
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025📣 I’m hiring! 📣 After a fantastic year with me, one of my team is returning to university, so I’m recruiting for a full-time position to join our busy and experienced team in Westminster. If you’re interested in policy and politics, take a look here: steveraceforexeter.co.uk//job-advertsteveraceforexeter.co.ukJob Advert 011
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Earlier in the week I had a great 24hrs in #Leeds at UKREIIF, banging the drum for #Exeter and the wider SW. I spoke on a panel about innovation clusters in the SW, and the importance for investors of a track record, a good reputation, and a deep pool of talent - which we have in abundance. 030
Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Yesterday I joined a South West investor day for start-ups, hosted by @microsoftuk.bsky.social & Tech South West to say a few words about why #Exeter and the SW is such a good bet for investment. The challenge we face is linking up our innovators with funders - hopefully yesterday helped! 050
